Adolescent Health

This section focuses on how adolescents develop and the issues they may face as they mature.

  • Optimal HealthLearn more about the optimal health model that the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) integrates into its adolescent health and family planning programs, services, and research.
  • Adolescent Development Explained: Check out the OPA Adolescent Development Explained guide for information about the major developmental changes that occur in adolescence and how parents and caring adults can support adolescents.

The OPA website is currently being updated. More information on adolescent health will be made available.